Rule n
Rule not in place at time of Milan takeovers either. Introduced when they whinged. Agree not anti City per se, but would they have responded if we whinged? Er, no!The relief rule wasn't in place at the time.
I don't think it was anything to do with being anti-City, but because Italy was being left behind and needed a boost. Might be viewed as to counter the PL strength, but was as likely to be a payoff for Italy to support a change somewhere.